An 18-year-old San Diego student has been named a finalist in the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search for developing a low-cost red-light treatment to improve wound healing in microgravity. Leanne Fan built a $200 device to simulate microgravity and found that the treatment accelerated tissue regeneration in flatworms by 95.2%. Tests with human cells also
Connor Hill triumphed in the competition with his exceptional algorithm for classifying noble polyhedra, discovering two infinite families alongside 146 distinct shapes. Edward Kang’s AI tool for autism screening claimed the second position, and Iris Shen’s innovative blood cancer research involving clams took third place. Additionally, Regeneron expressed their commitment by extending sponsorship for another
Brittany Mahomes has made her support for women’s sports clear while celebrating the launch of KC Current Studios. The former soccer player and Kansas City Current co-owner emphasized the impact sports can have beyond competition, including confidence, friendship and inspiration for young people. Her comments come amid wider debates surrounding women’s sports, though she focused
During the Independence Day celebrations in Uttar Pradesh, two officers reflected on public service and the importance of accountability. One officer referenced Bhagat Singh to address the frustrations surrounding the justice system’s inefficiencies. The other drew from a Gautama Buddha story to discuss the responsible use of police authority, emphasizing that with greater power comes
PV Sindhu won her biggest title since 2019 at the Japan Open earlier this year. There has been a gradual improvement in results and as she goes for a record sixth BWF World Championships medal, the focus is not just on what’s happening on the court. The 31-year-old has turned to sports science and a
North Carolina is restoring its coastal peatlands by bringing water back to areas damaged by drainage, farming and timber activities. The projects aim to reduce the risk of severe peat fires while keeping carbon stored in wet soils. At Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, 37,000 acres have been restored, with water-control structures helping recreate natural
Devdutt Padikkal’s remarkable 150-run milestone during a rain-interrupted Test match highlights his growing prowess as a cricketer. He joins the elite ranks of Rahul Dravid and Cheteshwar Pujara with this achievement from the number three position. The match faced multiple delays due to weather, and despite losing Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul after resumption, Padikkal’s
Captain Abu Bakar Mahmood of Pakistan dismisses the importance of rankings as his team gears up for the high-stakes match against India. He believes that the actual performance will determine the winner on the field. After ten years without a win against their fiercest opponents, Pakistan are eager to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals,
